Two still critical after Logan Township Jeep accident, community rallies to raise funds

Bright orange paint lines mark the locations where a soft-top Jeep Wrangler overturned on Floodgate Road in Logan Township early Friday morning, injuring all seven of the vehicle’s passengers, at least two seriously.

While the crash is still under investigation, alcohol is suspected and blood was drawn from the driver, 21-year-old Tyler Burlingame.

The accident shocked and saddened many residents in the Paulsboro and Greenwich Township area. Most of the individuals involved graduated from Paulsboro High School within the past few years and some had just finished their spring semesters at college.

Despite the cause or mitigating factors involved, friends of the seven individuals are trying to help out where they can.

Danny Diamond, who has known all of the accident’s victims since childhood, decided to do what he could and will be raising money for his friends to use while they recover.

“It’s just a tragic thing that happened,” he said. “They are going to be out of work for a while.”

Diamond will be selling bracelets with “#BoroS7rong” printed on them at the high school and area businesses to help offset the costs of medical bills, utilities, or just to get by.

Diamond decided to do the fundraiser over the weekend and after putting it on Facebook, he has already received dozens of orders. His initial bracelet order was for 600 pieces, but he said he will order more and sell as many as it takes to help.

“I’m a little surprised how much it blew up in a matter of days, but all of the money raised will get delivered to all seven kids,” he said. “Whatever they need the money for.”

The bracelets are $5 and will be available by the end of the week. To order, or for more information, email Diamond at DiamondDanny15@yahoo.com.